I consider a good game a game that accomplishes what it sets out to do. This method of scoring doesn't work when their goal is to make money, but in this case, Donkey Konga wants to be a music sheet simulator for the drum peripherals that are necessary to play the game. And in that case, this game is perfect. The controls work perfectly and there's even a few fan service songs like theI consider a good game a game that accomplishes what it sets out to do. This method of scoring doesn't work when their goal is to make money, but in this case, Donkey Konga wants to be a music sheet simulator for the drum peripherals that are necessary to play the game. And in that case, this game is perfect. The controls work perfectly and there's even a few fan service songs like the Pokemon theme song. In short, the only question you need to ask yourself to know if you want to play this game is: Do I think I (or whomever you're buying this for if you are getting this as a gift) like playing with bongos?…Expand

As a pro drummer I must say this game is challenging! It is a great tool to teach someone some basics of bongo drumming or drumming in general. My kids love it and my nephew who wants to be a drummer loves it as we bought one for him for his birthday!! Nintendo out did themselves with this one!!

The only downfall is the weak song list. theres only 33 songs, and after awhilethey get a bit repetitive. but the beginning moments of this game are the most memorable. dont expect to come back forever, but expect frequent updates stateside.

It's far too easy for veterans in singleplayer, but with four sets of the ludicrous peripheral - an unlikely scenario, admittedly - and each player tapping out their own, interlinking rhythm the game becomes a uniquely entertaining experience. [Feb 2004, p.111]